Question 155
Assam shares its international boundary with which of the following two countries?
Answer
Bangladesh and Bhutan
Why?
The correct answer is Bangladesh and Bhutan . Key Points Assam is a strategic gateway state in Northeast India that shares a total international perimeter of approximately 530 kilometers with two neighboring nations. The state shares its northern international boundary with the Kingdom of Bhutan , spanning a length of about 267 kilometers . This border touches the districts of Kokrajhar , Chirang , Baksa , and Udalguri . To the west and south, Assam shares a 263-kilometer long international border with Bangladesh . This boundary is characterized by both land and riverine stretches, specifically affecting the districts of Dhubri , South Salmara-Mankachar , Karimganj , Cachar , and South Salmara . Geographically, Assam serves as a central hub connected to the rest of India via the Siliguri Corridor , popularly known as the Chicken's Neck . Additional Information Neighboring Countries and Indian States: Myanmar : Shares borders with four North-Eastern states including Arunachal Pradesh , Nagaland , Manipur , and Mizoram , but it does not share a direct border with Assam . Nepal : Shares its international boundary with Uttarakhand , Uttar Pradesh , Bihar , West Bengal , and Sikkim . It is geographically separated from Assam by the state of West Bengal . Inter-state Borders : Assam is unique as it shares domestic borders with seven Indian states: Arunachal Pradesh , Nagaland , Manipur , Mizoram , Tripura , Meghalaya , and West Bengal . Brahmaputra River : This major transboundary river flows through Assam after entering from Tibet (China) and eventually exits into Bangladesh , highlighting the critical hydropolitics of the region.
